Ted Terroux Dog Training

Our pup had taken a previous training course elsewhere with adequate result. But we wanted her to be well mannered and also controlled for her own safety. We enrolled in first the Reactive Dog course and then the Canine Obedience with wonderful results. The instruction, guidance, and information you receive in either of these classes is invaluable. Our learning how to communicate effectively with our girl is really key to her success. While she was learning new words and commands we were getting important lessons on what we were doing well and not so well in helping her know what we wanted. I think she too is glad that we enrolled her. More...

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My current great dane went all the way thru puppy training to passing her CGC (canine good citizen) at this place. Everybody working there are dog whisperers to some degree. Ted's family has been doing this for many years and it definitely shows. I will be taking my next dog there when I get them. More...

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Can't speak highly enough of this business! Friendly and knowledgable staff has helped us train 4 dogs now. We are currently in their puppy class but enjoy the basic training class and had a lot of fun in the good citizen class. If I ever have a question about something, even when I'm not enrolled in a current class, they've been helpful in answering it. I had a dog who was attacked by another dog years ago and Ted was helpful providing advice on handling the situation. More...

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If you're looking to create a positive experience for you and your dog, this is the training you'll never regret investing in. I've owned dogs my whole life, but this is the first formal training I've done with my dog. Owning my first German Shepherd, I had no idea what a handful a large breed dog could be. Through puppy class, basic obedience, and now the Canine Good Citizenship class, I'm enjoying the rewards of a well trained dog. The trainers are informative, patient and exceptional dog/owner trainers. This is Class A training that won't break your pocketbook and you have complete support from the staff. I highly recommend Ted Terroux Training! More...

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Ted and his staff are amazing! Dog training for all types of dogs including puppies and reactive dogs. If you expect lasting results, this is the dog training for you!

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They are wonderful and very knowledgeable people. Puppy course is best deal in town.

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Yea! My dog Bowman did a sit stay while I checked out at the front desk at the vet without moving. barking yellow lab, cute puppy, and people all around him and he didn't move. the receptionist was very impressed with him. definitely would not have happened prior to basic obedience training classes. More...

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Doggone great! It's more than just training your dog; it's understanding your dog, learning how to communicate effectively with them. All through positive re-enforcement. More...

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Best experience I have had! We adopted a pit mix from Dumb Friends and she has be aggressive with other dogs. All the trainers are encouraging and helpful. And Ted is very gracious and has had us repeat some classes even though she graduated. I can't thank them enough for all the help! More...

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I can not be happier with Ted and his crew. There passion and love for animals is so obvious. I would go no where else for training.

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We walked into class with our newly rescued adolescent boxer mix who had attacked (and been hit by) a car and, two weeks later, escaped from our house by breaking and jumping through our bedroom window (separation anxiety is NO JOKE. ) We learned so much from Ted, Tiffany and their trainers in our 7 week class! We are continuing to work on our training on a daily basis and are seeing ongoing results. We have a much, much happier dog -- and household. Excellent training provided by great people who truly love what they do --- I HIGHLY recommend. More...

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This place is amazing. What a difference in my rescue dog after 7 weeks of basic training. Ted & all the trainers are amazing, patient & want you & your dog to succeed! Don't give up, go see Ted!

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We initially brought our Aussie for an anger management, as she became nervous and uncomfortable around people she didn't know to where she would lunge. She did well in that class, so my boyfriend and I signed her up for the obedience class, along with our other dog, a border collie. The class was super helpful for us with how to correct unwanted behaviors (which our Aussie's Petco course did not) and how to learn other important commands such as stand-stay. We recommend just added our third puppy, a rottweiler, to our pack and he'll be going to Ted's just after he turns 16 weeks! We highly recommend Ted's to our friends either with dogs or thinking of dogs. More...

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Over the past twenty years, we have had Ted train two bull mastiffs, one bulldog and one French bulldog. Their methods teach both dog and owner how to be a success. I highly recommend their puppy class as well as obedience and AKC Good Citizen. And if you are have a specific issue, Ted will take the time to solve that problem. More...

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I can't begin to find the words to thank you for all the hard work and attention your team provided Loretta and Jerry Lee. He's come a long way from that fearful boy with aggressive tendencies that started school last fall. We couldn't have done it without the assistance of Ted, Sara, Rick, and Tiffany. Y'all ROCK! More...

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You get more than what you pay for. We did the basic obedience class for our 1 year old peek-a-poo. Their book comes with the course. The book is full of info, but the course brings that info into life and so you get to practice it with experts (many times there were 4 trainers at our classes walking around helping). Definitely recommend their classes. Sometimes classes start a little late and run past allotted time, but that is probably the only thing I can say that is critical. They make sure you get your time in there. Do yourself a favor and make sure you have the time to devote to practicing what you are learning during the week. When you sign up, plan your schedule so you have the time... it'll be beneficial to you. More...

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The basic obedience course and continuing to apply what I learned have made a huge improvement in Gunner's behavior. We started the class sectioned off behind orange cones because he was so reactive to other dogs. I trained him every day and continued to work with him after graduation. Now 6 months after starting the course, we can walk by barking dogs in the neighborhood without Gunner reacting or I just apply minor verbal corrections and he obeys. The biggest thing is that I can walk him and he doesn't pull. I find myself saying, "good boy, Gunner!" way more than, "no" now. More...

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We got our rescue dog about two months ago. Harvey had his new name for all of a week when we started the 7 week obedience class. Our pup went from barely knowing his name to becoming the most well trained dog I have even owned. He has his moments, and there are still things we want to teach him, but the tools my wife and I acquired in this class leave us confident that we can teach Harvey almost anything. All the dogs in our class made huge transformations. The added benefit of having a comprehensive book that matches the training techniques that we learned in the class and we can reference at home is invaluable. More...

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Best dog training business I've ever used. Very professional and yet family friendly and warm. I highly recommend these folks!

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I have brought all of our dogs (4 so far, 5 soon) to Ted Terroux Dog Training for many years. We've been through Basic Obedience and Canine Good Citizen classes. I live in Elizabeth and do not hesitate to drive to Lakewood for every class. I have enjoyed great success, the fun and very informative classes, and training techniques that are incredibly effective and positive. I honestly would not go anywhere else. I find it sad that someone would post such a negative review with no facts to back it up. People in this type (or any type) of business should be supportive of each other and encouraging. Ted, Tiffany, and crew, you're the best in my book and are a class act. I hope people reading this will disregard the negative and concentrate on the positive. And I am not a paid spokesperson. ;-) More...

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So far, so good. We have completed puppy class and basic obedience. Will be working on CGC next! Great instruction and individual support.

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We learned so much from the Puppy Building Blocks and Basic Obedience classes. We’ve maintained the training since graduating and our puppy is turning into such a wonderful little dog!

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Very positive and very pleased. We had our dog in training when he was a puppy but at laxed at maintaining and he became aggressive with other dogs on walks. In one session with Ted he immediately got him back on track. I took him on a walk after the training and he wasn't even concerned with other dogs. I left with tools that will help us not get into the same situation. I will be back for lessons to reinforce the positive structure and training. More...

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I just need to say that Ted Terroux is the best. Years ago, we got a wonderful dog who turned out to be very aggressive. Ted helped us create a home where Tripper could learn to be a well-adjusted dog. We just got a rescue and went to see Ted yesterday to make sure that we were doing everything that we can to help Louie join our family. Again, Ted was outstanding. He loves dogs. He loves to help people love their dogs. His approach is loving and positive. You will love Ted. He's the best. More...

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I just need to say that Ted Terroux is the best.  Years ago, we got a wonderful dog who turned out to be very aggressive.  Ted helped us create a home where Tripper could learn to be a well-adjusted dog .  We just got a rescue and went to see Ted yesterday to make sure that we were doing everything that we can to help Louie join our family.  Again, Ted was outstanding.  He loves dogs.  He loves to help people love their dogs.  His approach is loving and positive.  You will love Ted.  He's the best.I need to add that any 1-star review of Ted and his work should be viewed with suspicion.  We have worked with Ted individually, in group classes, and through ongoing consultation.  With all due respect, I would not accept a 1-star review as valid. More...

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These guys know what they're doing and gave us the tools we were lacking to train our new dog. They don't use force or fear tactics, instead they helped us understand our dog's behavior and taught us how to redirect it. They have a variety of classes to choose from at very reasonable rates. Dont waste time or money anywhere else! More...

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Experienced trainers both kind and helpful!

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Really helped with our dog

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I learned about Ted Terroux Dog Training from a local pet store near my home. I brought my boxer puppy to two dog training classes: Puppy Building Blocks, and Basic Obedience. Ted, Tiffany, and their staff were always great with my dog (and with me while I learned how to train him, ha-ha)! As long as you attend the classes, pay attention, and consistently practice at home, you will have a great experience. I highly recommend Ted Terroux Dog Training! More...

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I attended a private session with my aggressive fur baby. We learned a lot about our little man and learned a lot of tips to help him get a little better with his behavior. We got Ted's book while we were there and I read the whole thing so I could start using the knowledge I received on both of my dogs. I highly recommend! More...

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I have gone to Ted and Tiffany for a very long time. I took my whole (last)  litter of puppies to the puppy training class along with their new owners. But better even yet, was when I was getting my young male through the Pet Partners Team Evaluation. Ted would let me drop in for the dog socialization part of the last 2 weeks of training so that he would be solid seeing other dogs, without making a fuss.  The benefits of going to Ted's classes are ENDLESS! Your dog is your friend for life so why not get them off to a great start with Ted and Tiffany, Sarah and Rick.  Thanks for a great beginning to leads to a healthy happy full life with my dogs! More...

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Ted is the best trainer in town !! Puppy classes to Anger management.. This place has all the training you need to live a long happy life with your four legged friends !!!

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I have had multiple dogs and been to many different types of trainers. Ted and his crew are by far my favorite. You're not going to leave the last class with a perfectly trained dog, but Ted and his people will have given you all the tools to get there, and if you need more help, they are happy to give it. They really care about dogs and make sure they are happy and living with a happy pack. As such they do have lecture periods at each class to teach the owners some vasics avout dog behavior. Others have complained about this, but I thought it was great. Training your dog to sit and chill with you when there are a bunch of other dogs around? Yes please! You can't really get that easily elsewhere, and it did a lot for our girl. And we definitely learned new things about behavior.If you're looking for more than just how to train tricks, Ted is you're man, he'll teach you how to live with your dog, modify behaviors, and create a safe and happy home for your pup. More...

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Done with the second dog. I love a well behaved pet. Can you help me with the grand kids?

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My dog and I failed Ted Terroux's class despite his staff's best efforts. So, why the 5-star rating?A very quick background: Ted's class came highly recommended from a friend with dogs that she's needed training help with, and as our dog is still a puppy (just over a year) and showed some behaviors that led us to believe she'd be of the independent sort, and we've never owned a dog before, we decided to enroll for his beginning obedience class. Ted's approach is based on positive reinforcement with correction (not negative reinforcement) applied only as needed- get your dog to do what you want by making it worth their while and cementing your bond with them. It's more lecture-oriented at the start, but that's to introduce you to concepts to help you care for your dog, but very quickly you're working with your dog the whole class time. The program is 7 weeks long, and at the end, Ted and his trainers test you and your dog on whether you can pass each of the areas they've set out; heel, stand stay, sit stay, down stay, come, and trick. Our pup passed every one of the tests except for down stay, and she came close. Ted was nice, but clear; we nearly got it, but we didn't. Was I upset with this? Well, a little chagrined, because feeling like you failed at something is never fun, but it was a major improvement over the start of the class, where puppy would barely sit unless she felt like it, and neighborhood walks were a succession of pulls and yanks in every direction. To watch your dog stand without moving, as a trainer touches her, and 17 other dogs and their owners walk around is fantastic.We were pleased with this, but what next happened cemented our opinion of Ted's professionalism and customer service. According to him, usually only 2-3 dogs in each class failed, but in our class, fully half did. I think this bothered him, because he later sent a lengthy email examining his view of the causes, and offering opportunities for each person/dog to retake two of the later classes for an additional chance to learn the skills and pass the test. The standards for each dog and owner to pass are entirely Ted's. It would have been easy for him and his trainers to say, well, let's keep to our average of only 2-3 dogs not passing to make us look good, and anyone close got passed.  Having all those people come back for additional work, for free, costs money when he could just have easily said come back for a, say, 'slightly reduced' class fee. Instead he kept to his standards and his desire for us all to learn, and I commend him and his school to Yelpers looking for a trainer who backs up his commitment to high standards and customer service.Training your dog takes work, and we'll use the skills we learned from Ted to keep working with our dog. Recognize that you might not see results right away, but you will see them if you keep at it. Ted and his trainers can give you the tools to succeed with your dog. More...

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Currently in week 5 of Obedience training with our 5 month old Golden Retriever.  We are  so happy with the techniques, class structure and proven methods of training that Ted and his instructors teach and lecture on.  We also attended puppy classes which were so helpful as we learned to correctly train our rambunctious bundle of fur!  As we train our 5 month old at home, we are finding our 6 year old Golden (adopted at 3 years)  also falling right in line and being trained  along with the puppy! More...

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I really appreciate the training that Ted and his team provided me and my dog, Tyson. We attended an Anger Management (reactive dog) class and then moved into the Basic Obedience 7-week training course. We received not only the regular foundation training, but also many tips specific to our dog's behavior and training needs. I have noticed significant improvement, and we already have a better and less-stressful relationship with our dog. It was also easy to see how other dogs in our class improved throughout the course. Dog training takes a lot of work, and I highly recommend Ted and his Canine College to help. He has been in the biz for a long time and knows what he's talking about. Thanks for everything, Ted and team! More...

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I learned so much here, and I enjoyed every bit of the experience of learning from Ted and improving the behavior of my dog. The classes are reasonably priced, good availability of classes, and the support staff were great too. I would recommend Ted to anyone hoping to learn more about how to have a better dog. More...

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I use Sally or Ginger at Ted Terroux Dog Training and they really know what there talking about and how to best train each dog. They use techiques that are proven to work. More...

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Great dog training place for new or older dogs. Would highly recommend this facility.

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If you're reading this review instead of just looking at the stars then you want some details. So here's the specifics on the basic obedience class: NO shock collars, behind-the-shed-beatings (even though he understands when/why you might want to) and VERY little "expressing dominance". Ted and his assistants teach you how to teach your own dog based on decades of experience on what usually works, then watch you do it, helping you tweek it specific to your dog until your dog gets it FROM YOU. If you have a puppy and aren't quite sure what to do, this is the class for you. If you have a SHELTER DOG FROM HELL and you are on the verge of taking it back to the shelter, THIS CLASS IS FOR YOU. I've always had dogs and my wonderful wife only had one in the house when she was young. I thought this class was really just for her but after completing the course I was honestly surprised how much I learned. The single best part of this course is the lifetime guarantee. If you forget what you're doing, your dog develops new behavior problems, or even if you both relapse they will set you back on track for free. Once you take the course it becomes obvious why Ted Terroux is constantly featured in all the "Best of Denver"s and even had his own show on Animal Planet. I'm sure there are lots of other really good dog trainers around, but Teds is definitely the best! More...

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Great place for dog training! They are all very supportive and encouraging! Ted does a great job of making the training enjoyable and informative. I highly recommend them for any dog.My adopted dog has some aggression issues that we are still working on. So thankful they don't just say they can't help! More...

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My boyfriend and I just completed the Basic Obedience course with our 6 month old Newfoundland puppy. Ted and his team are incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and it is clear that they have a lot of experience training all sorts of dogs with a variety of behavior issues. Class is fun and very informative!Our little pup can do a 1 minute sit -stay, a 3 minute down- stay and will come when he's called... most of the time, haha! We are still working on his heel abilities, but the amount he pulls on his leash when walking has gone down dramatically since starting this course. We still have a lot of work to do with our puppy, but the tools that Ted and his team taught us in class will allow us to continue training our dog well past the end of our 7 week course. We just signed up for Canine Good Citizens and our puppy can't wait to start! More...

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Thank goodness for Ted and his team. We adopted an 8 month old chocolate lab and quickly realized that he had little to no training, that coupled with 80 lbs and unquenchable energy made for a pretty crazy home. Despite owning dogs, mostly labs, my whole life I felt completely powerless to gain control of our newest member. Thanks to Teds training we finally feel like we are getting our home back in order, have learned skills that we have used both on our new puppy and 10 year old lab, and most importantly can tell that our new dog both trusts and loves us!What I loved most was being able to clearly tell that Ted and his team love dogs. Our dog must be one of thousands that they have encountered but we could tell they enjoyed him, and saw what we saw in his sweet nature. I never felt like I was being told to "break" my dog which other dog "professionals" have made me feel but how to guide my dog to be better behaved. More...

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Mini background story ( skip if you don't care but there may be others who can relate). My husband and I adopted a Pitt mix that was once used as a bait puppy. Our spoiled dog use to be ' reactuve' towards other dogs when we first adopted him.  In Chicago, we found a trainer who helped us with Pablo. Pablo loves other dogs and was happy playing with them. He couldn't have enough!Pablo started to go to dog daycare and had a ball. About a month ago, Pablo was bitten by a golden retriever at dog daycare. Since then, Pablo hasn't been the same. He growls and doesn't do well with other dogs like he use to.My husband and I found Ted's website and saw there was an Anger managment class. Luckily, Ted responded to our email, letting us know we can participate as a last minute notice.This class was an eye opener for us. We knew he was spoiled but we didn't realize how much if an independent dog he already was. He is a great dog but he really doesn't have very good manners. We can't wait to get Pablo started with Ted me his crew to help us correct his issues and bring out the best in him. If you're thinking about taking your dog here, I highly suggest a class to see for yourself. The best part? Ted helps you learn effective techniques AND it's done in a very humane way. No stupid shock collars like Sit Means Sit dog training. I don't know about you but I'm a fan! :) More...

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